Angels with Rotors: The Early use of US Medical Evacuation Helicopters During WWII, MEDEVAC helicopters proved their usefulness in getting into tight spots in isolated and rugged terrain. Their use would increase with each subsequent conflict. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/04/ang…

MC-130J Crews Earn Award for Supporting Longest US Army Helicopter Mission Relying on Aerial Refueling MC-130J Commando II Crews Honored for Historic Aerial Refueling Mission During Contingency Operation. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/05/mc-…

Northrop Grumman Releases First Air-to-Air Footage Of Model 437 Vanguard A new video shows the Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard during its recent first flight. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/05/nor…

Infrared Search And Track Pod Integrated Onto Top Aces' F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter The integration of the IRST pods will make the training experience of USAF 5th generation fighters even more realistic. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/05/irs…

A spokesman for Bundeswehr confirmed to me that two German Tornadoes are currently in US for "Silent Companion 24" campaign. "Testing took place at Edwards Air Force Base, instrumentation took place at Tonopah." CC TaskForce23

OTD in 1976, Viktor Belenko, “stole” a MiG-25 and landed in Japan. Here's his story: theaviationist.com/2016/09/06/the…

First Ever Sling Load Training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base Moody AFB leverages HH-60W Jolly Green II's sling load capabilities for Agile Combat Employment. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/06/fir…

Highest-time A-10 Pilot Retires After 37 Years Of Service And 7,500 Hours In The Warthog With an unmatched 7,500 flight hours logged in the "Warthog," Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks set a record that is unlikely ever to be surpassed. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/07/hig…

RTX Fined $200M for Leak of F-22, F-35, B-2, E-3 And Other Aircraft's Data to Russia, Iran, China The technical leaks happened with Russia and Iran, while commercial dealings in aerospace components took place with China. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/07/rtx…

U.S, Europe Are Helping Ukraine Develop Substitute for S-300 Air Defense System and R-27 Missile The U.S. Secretary of Defense announced a collaborative effort between the U.S., EU, and Ukraine to develop the new weapon systems. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/07/sub…

Netherlands Announces More F-35 Fighters, NH90 Helicopters in New $2.7B Defense Plan The size of each of the three F-35 squadrons will swell and enhance readiness and ‘airstrike power.’ Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/08/net…

Thunderstorm in Rome, Italy. First time I see so many lightnings in such a short time. Made a short clip but it’s going on for one hour…Bad weather affecting several flights waiting to land at Rome FCO as shown by Flightradar24

Pilot Physical Monitoring During Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Enhancing Human Performance in Extended Missions F-15EX/E aircrews were involved in a comprehensive physiological to test how prolonged sorties impact various physiological and cognitive factors Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/09/pil…

Angels With Rotors (Part 2): U.S. MEDEVAC Helicopter Operations From Vietnam to Present Day “When I have Your Wounded”: the evolution of U.S. MEDEVAC chopper operations. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/09/ang…

Very nice photos showing the nose-mounted LIDAR sensor without its cover on.

Ukraine Reveals New Guided Glide Bomb on the Su-24 Fencer Given the need for large numbers as well as the limited supply of Western bombs Ukrainian defense industry may have come up with their version of a Russian UMPC glide bomb. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/10/ukr…

Arrival of AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Marks a New Chapter for Kirtland Air Force Base The arrival of the AC-130J Ghostrider at Kirtland Air Force Base signifies a major advancement for the U.S. Air Force’s special operations training. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/10/arr…

2nd Bomb Wing Activates New Bomber Generation Squadrons at Barksdale AFB The 20th and 96th Bomber Generation Squadrons were established to boost operational efficiency and flexibility. Story: theaviationist.com/2024/09/10/new…